Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe: Brief Overview

This guide provides a concise overview of the key features and controls for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe.

Cockpit Overview

Seat Functions

Electric seat adjustment
Seat heating ✔️
Seat ventilation ✔️
Front passenger seat adjustment
Memory function and presets
AIRSCARF

Driver Assistance Systems

Active Steering Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Night View Assist
Head-up Display
Rear window roller sunblind
Seat belt extender

Other Cockpit Controls

Light switch: Adjusts instrument lighting
Air vents: Adjust airflow (open or closed)
Multimedia system display
Automatic climate control rocker switches
Multimedia system controller: Accesses Seats, NAVI, RADIO, MEDIA, TEL, Vehicle menus; includes Back button and function display
Multimedia system power switch: Switches the system on or off
Volume control (VOL): Adjusts volume; press to switch sound on/off
Rear head restraint adjustment: Lowers or raises rear head restraints
PARKTRONIC deactivation: Deactivates PARKTRONIC
Multimedia system touchpad
Driving functions: ECO start/stop function, DYNAMIC SELECT, Vehicle level
Active Parking Assist
Start/stop button
Electric parking brake
Trunk lid: Opens or closes the trunk lid
Door control panel: Controls for power windows and exterior mirror settings
Door handle
Central locking: Locks or unlocks the vehicle centrally

Overhead Control Panel

Interior lighting and reading light buttons
Mercedes me connect button
SOS button: Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Panoramic roof controls: Roller sunblind, MAGIC SKY CONTROL

* Not available in all countries

Steering Wheel Controls

Combination Switch (Turn Signals, High Beams, Wipers)

Turn signal lamp (right/left)
High-beam headlamps
Headlamp flashing
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Windshield wipers: Single wipe, wipe with washer fluid, off, intermittent (normal/frequent), continuous (slow/fast)

Steering Column Adjustment

Lever for electrical steering column adjustment and steering wheel heater

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Controls

Activate/Deactivate DISTRONIC
Set DISTRONIC with current speed
Activate with stored speed / pull away with DISTRONIC
Cancel DISTRONIC
Change speed: Increase or reduce speed
Change distance: Increase or reduce the specified minimum distance

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains a constant, stored speed. The lowest settable speed is 12 mph (20 km/h). Speed can be changed in 1 mph (1 km/h) or 5 mph (10 km/h) steps. Minimum distance is dependent on current speed. Pressing the control twice activates DISTRONIC with the displayed speed restriction.

Climate Control

Operation

Operated via rocker switches on the center console control panel
Operated via the climate control menu in the multimedia system

Automatic Climate Control Panel Functions

AUTO: Sets climate control to automatic mode
Temperature adjustment
Airflow adjustment (at level 0, climate control is off)
Air-recirculation mode: Recirculates interior air; may cause windows to fog faster
Windshield defrost
Rear window defrost
A/C: Cooling with air dehumidification
MENU: Calls up the climate control menu. Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds to reset to basic settings.

Climate Control Menu (Multimedia System)

A/C: Activates/deactivates cooling and air dehumidification
Climate Mode: Changes airflow
Air Distribution: Sets air distribution for driver and front passenger
Footwell Temperature: Adjusts footwell temperature separately
Rear: Operates climate control in the rear
SYNC: Changes settings for all climate zones simultaneously
Ionization: Freshens interior air
Air Freshener: Sets perfume atomizer intensity

Multimedia System Operation

General Operation

Operate using the controller, touchpad, or Touch Control
Controller: Turn or slide for desired entry; slide for menus; press to confirm
Touchpad: Swipe for desired entry; swipe for menus; press to confirm
Touch Control: Press briefly to return to previous display; press and hold to call up main functions

Voice Control System

Start a dialog by pressing the [Voice Control button]
Speak commands after the signal tone
Hold [Voice Control button] to start the mobile phone's voice assistant (if connected via Bluetooth®)
Help functions: Say "Help Voice Control System" for general help, "Help" for current function help, or "Help [system name]" for specific system help.
Example commands: Navigation ("Navigate to..."), Telephone ("Call..."), Audio ("Play...")

Favorites

Quickly access frequently used applications
Call up the menu by pressing the [Favorites button]
Add custom favorites by selecting a function and pressing and holding the [Favorites button]

Personalization

Store personal settings in a user profile
Access via [Menu button] → System → Personalization

Map Zooming

Touchpad: Move two fingers apart or together
Controller: Turn left or right

Rapid Access to Audio Sources

Open access bar by swiping up with two fingers or pressing the [D button] on the touchpad
Select previous/next station/track by swiping up or down with one finger
Close access bar by swiping down with two fingers or pressing the [D button]

Handwriting Recognition

Enter individual letters
Swipe left to delete
Swipe right to insert a space

Quickly Storing Radio Stations

While listening to the radio, press and hold the controller, touchpad, or right-hand Touch Control
A tone confirms the save

Connectivity and Media

Bluetooth® Connection

Requirements: Bluetooth® must be switched on and visible on the mobile phone, and switched on in the multimedia system.
Searching for a mobile phone: Press the [TEL button] or select "Start Search on System". If not found, select "Search from Device".
Connecting a mobile phone: Select the desired phone. Confirm matching codes displayed on both the system and the phone.
Two telephones can be connected simultaneously.
Further information available at: www.mercedes-benz.com/connect

External Media Sources

SD card slot
USB ports: The USB connection for Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ is marked with the [USB symbol]

HANDS-FREE ACCESS (Trunk)

Detected by a sensor when the KEYLESS-GO key is present.
Maintain a distance of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the bumper.
To open or close: Kick into the sensor detection area below the bumper.

Further Information

For more details about your vehicle, visit: http://www.mbusa.com

Information on how-to videos and operator manuals is also available.

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